Lawmakers Declare Ice Drug Crisis a Top National Threat
PESHAWAR: Lawmakers in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly unanimously declared the growing use of ice drug (crystal meth) as an epidemic and the province’s second most serious threat after terrorism during Tuesday’s session. The emergency debate revealed alarming details about the drug’s penetration into educational institutions and homes across the province. The issue was raised by MPA Aftab Haider […]
Protests Continue Across KP Against Privatization Of Educational Institutions
PESHAWAR – The privatization of educational institutions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has triggered widespread protests across the province. For the third consecutive day, students marched through streets in Takhtebai, Katlang, Timergara, Swat, and several other cities. They warned that their campaign would intensify if the government refused to reverse its decision. In Government Degree College Takhtebai, […]
Govt starts consultation on colleges privatisation in KP
Govt starts consultation on colleges privatisation in KP
Govt to Regulate Afghan Madrassa Students, Block SIMs of Illegal Residents
PESHAWAR – The Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control has decided not to deport Afghan madrassa students immediately but instead regulate their stay under the Foreigners Registration Process (FRP). Only those students holding valid visas will be allowed to remain in Pakistan. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by the Federal Secretary […]
Afghan refugees in Azakhel camp face severe hardships
PESHAWAR – Hundreds of Afghan refugees remain stranded in the Azakhel repatriation camp near Peshawar. Nearly 400 trucks loaded with belongings have stood in line for the past week. Families, including women, children, and elderly people, spend day and night on the roadside without any basic facilities. Refugees left their homes and businesses in Pakistan […]
Opposition walks out as KP assembly debates local govt, tourism police bills
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on Friday presented four amendment bills, including major changes to the local government system
Peshawar University Suspends Academic Operations Amid Financial Crisis
PESHAWAR – The University of Peshawar (UoP) has announced the suspension of academic activities and the closure of administrative offices starting this week due to a severe financial crisis. The decision reflects broader fiscal instability affecting public universities across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. UoP officials stated that the institution lacks funds to sustain basic operations. “Without financial […]
Kalat Bus Attack Turns Spiritual Trip into Nightmare for Karachi Qawwals
PESHAWAR – What began as a peaceful journey for a Karachi-based qawwali group soon ended in bloodshed and heartbreak. The Kalat bus attack killed three people and wounded several others in Balochistan’s rugged hills. The group of 17 was heading to Quetta to perform at a spiritual gathering. They carried harmoniums, tablas, and sacred verses. […]
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Carbon Asset Inventory Launched to Drive Green Energy And Climate Financing
PESHAWAR – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa carbon asset inventory has been officially launched, marking a major step toward clean energy and climate resilience in the province. This initiative aims to track emissions, boost climate financing, and highlight the environmental impact of renewable energy projects. Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur led the launch ceremony at the […]
Swat Early Warning System Lies Unused 15 Years After Purchase
PESHAWAR – A major failure in disaster management has surfaced in Swat, where an early warning system (EWS) purchased in 2010 remains uninstalled. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Irrigation Department bought the system to issue flood alerts. Yet it has stayed locked in storage for 15 years, leaving local communities exposed to danger. The issue gained new […]